Travel guides

Preparation, transfers, sample itineraries and shopping. Written once and kept current.

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  GuideTokyo

  Where to Stay in Tokyo: Comparing Shinjuku, Ueno, Tokyo Station, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ikebukuro, and Ginza, Plus Airport Access, Accommodation Tax, and Luggage Delivery

  Where should you stay in Tokyo? Compare Shinjuku, Ueno, Tokyo Station, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ikebukuro, and Ginza by the same criteria: access from Narita and Haneda, transit routes, nearby attractions, neighborhood character, and who each area suits. Includes a comparison table, a Yamanote Line diagram, Tokyo’s accommodation tax as verified in 2026/9 (changing to 3% in 2027/4), and Airport TA-Q-BIN luggage shipping rules.

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  Guide

  How to Read Hotel Booking Plans in Japan: Check Beds, Guest Counts, Meals, and Cancellation Terms

  Rate differences at the same hotel are not necessarily just about room size. Compare bed types, guest counts, meals, payment, and cancellation deadlines for the same stay details to avoid booking a plan that does not meet your needs.

  • Budget
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  • Family
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  GuideTaipei

  Where to Stay in Taipei: Six Areas Compared by MRT Time, Airport Access and Budget

  Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan, Ximending, Xinyi, Da'an, Songshan or Beitou? MRT times and fares to both airports checked in September 2026, what a late Taoyuan landing changes, and how to confirm a hotel is licensed on the government's Taiwan Stay site.

  • Budget
  • Hotels